Graphic by Andie Unson It was the second semester of my first year. I became acquainted with the older British student who often sat in front of me in Dr. Elizabeth Essary’s Introduction to Sociology class. He was strange, but I didn’t mind. After all, I attributed anything peculiar he might have said to “cultural differences.” This was the case until one day, he turned … [Read more...] about Nip and Tuck: How I Became Outraged At The Cosmetic Industry – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Spring 2015
Facing the Music Q&A – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photos by Brit Rivera Music is essential to most college students’ lives. Whether it’s a study tool or a way to relax, music touches people in unique ways. But there are some who take the art seriously enough to make it their focus at Pepperdine. Three Pepperdine undergraduate students share what inspired them to pursue their love of music, even in light of the demanding yet … [Read more...] about Facing the Music Q&A – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Letter From The Editor – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Dear reader, In your hands is something that has been a dream of mine for five years. These simply bound pages with all their vivid pictures and thoughtful content are a piece of me. I have given all I can to make this award worthy for the school that I love. This magazine is the culmination of my journey as a writer, editor and person. When my seventeen-year-old self first … [Read more...] about Letter From The Editor – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Shooting On Location: Revisit The Original Film Locations Of These Iconic Movies In Malibu – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photos by Shawn Jones For Malibu natives, the beach is a sort of oasis, an escape from everyday life. It is home to the surfers, oceanside readers and loungers alike. However, Malibu’s sand ‘n’ surf landscape welcomes guests from time to time — one of them being the film industry. The beaches have set the scenes for motion pictures such as “The Notebook,” “The Karate Kid,” … [Read more...] about Shooting On Location: Revisit The Original Film Locations Of These Iconic Movies In Malibu – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
